How to Fix a Broken Divan Bed Base – A Complete Guide

As we already discussed good health is joined with good sleep and for a peaceful night’s sleep comfortable and solid divan bases are essential. The solid and best divan bases are not cheap when they are damaged, so we need to know how to repair them and how we can save money. It is not easy to get in and out of the room as they usually come as a whole part that can’t be deconstructed to fit through a doorway.

It’s very important to know for the owner of the divan bed base and how to repair it because it’s too hard to purchase a divan base again and again and spend a huge amount on any small damage and default. If you ever come across a problem, our article helps you to fix a broken divan bed base and about the tools that we need to repair it.

Collapse in Divan Bed Bases

No doubt divan beds are well-known beds due to their durable bases, but divan bed bases can also be damaged. Many types of damages can occur in divan bed bases, one of them often collapsing.

Collapse occurs when the interior slating of the divan bed base becomes weak and starts caving inwardly, creating a dip in the main bed shelf. This can be caused due to 

• When a large amount of weight is placed on that side
• When excessive force is applied on the bed like falling and jumping
• Age of bed

If you tend to sleep on the same side of your mattress each night it also weakens that side of your divan bed more quickly than other sides. It could also cause a collapse in the divan bed base.

Types of Damage

There are two types of areas in the divan bed base where damages can occur

• Shelf 
• drawer

Yes, the shelf and drawer are the two main parts of the divan bed. The process of fixing the divan bed depends upon the area that you are selecting for fixing. Generally speaking, fixing a divan bed base does not require you to become a pro overnight, and most of the tools that are needed are probably already set around in your shed somewhere. If the base of your divan bed is damaged. You must put your hand on the sheet of wood.

Methods of Repairing Divan Bed Base

There are different methods of repairing divan bed bases that depend upon which type of damage occurs.

How to Fix the Headboard of Divan Bed

• Mostly the headboard of the divan bed base is simply detachable. If your divan headboard has looses or is creaking then you simply need to tighten the screws that are attached to the bed base.
  
• If your headboard experiences major damage then you need to select the replacement option. For this firstly you need to measure the width of the divan frame decide the height of the headboard of the divan to be, and also decide the color and material of the divan bed. Then visit the nearest furniture store to select the headboard that suits and according to your divan bed base (also visit the online store to choose a headboard).
  
• Once you find a headboard that suits your divan, then you need to attach it to the main base. To do this you need firstly attach the headboard struts with a main board. So that it can be easily attached to the divan base. You should align the two holes on the struts to the holes in the headboard. Sometimes headboard holes are hidden in fabric. Then you need to run your finger to find these.
  
• Next, you need to attach the board with the base. Many divans have readily made bolt holes in their design. So you must locate these before starting to attach a new headboard. Once you find the base holes. Then you can easily pierce the divan fabric and screw your headboard in place.

How to Fix a Collapsed Bed Frame

The easiest way to fix a collapsed divan bed frame is to insert plywood on the top of the slats of the bed frame. This will provide extra support for your mattress. It will help your divan to run longer and hold the weight in a better way. In this process, you simply take off the mattress, take off the plywood, and put your mattress back in its place.

How to Fix a Broken Divan Bed Drawer

•  Like the headboard, the divan bed drawer is also detachable so these are easily fixed if damaged. It depends upon the damage to your divan drawer sometimes it requires a small amount of glue and repair is done.
• If the sides of the drawer are broken then you may need to buy the wooden panel to make new ones that can be replaced.to do this firstly measure the panel that is broken and also note down the holes. Grooves and attachments that the drawer may have. You can ask a carpenter bed specialist to supply you with the required parts.
• You can repair your drawer by using these parts.